The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) branch, has embarked on an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries.
The decision was contained in a letter dated Thursday and addressed to the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olubunmi Shittu. The letter was jointly signed by the branch Chairman, O. A. Fagbuagun, and Financial Secretary, Ngwu Benitho.
“This Strike is Total, Indefinite and Comprehensive”
In the letter, the union said it was acting in line with the directive of the national body.
“This is to notify the university administration that the National Executive Council of ASUU has directed that in any case, where academic staff salary is not paid latest by the third day of every month, the affected branch of ASUU should proceed on strike until the salary is paid,” the letter stated.
“As a consequence of the above, we are using this medium to inform the administration that ASUU-FUOYE Branch has proceeded on strike until our salary is paid. This strike is total, indefinite and comprehensive. The decision of the national is hereby communicated,” it added.
National Directive Behind Action
ASUU’s national leadership had earlier warned that any university defaulting on timely payment of salaries would face immediate industrial action. The FUOYE branch says it will not call off the strike until all arrears are settled.
Students Left in Limbo
The action has left thousands of students stranded as lectures and examinations are suspended indefinitely. Parents and guardians are calling on both the university management and the federal government to resolve the crisis to prevent further disruption of the academic calendar.